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Previously with ASA Recruitment, he was latterly responsible for the business’s development in the north of Scotland, encompassing Aberdeen, Dundee, and Fife.

Although he initially joined to head up HRC Recruitment’s growing engineering team, McHardy and Hilary Roberts – the founder and chief executive of the consultancy – identified Dundee as a great opportunity for the next stage of the business’s expansion.

Roberts said: “Dundee is on the cusp of serious economic expansion – the time feels right to establish a base in the city and grow with it. Dundee is a magnet for investment, house prices are rising faster than the Scottish average, and it’s becoming a real cultural hub.

HRC will be based at Marketgait in Dundee, with an initial team of six and plans to add to its headcount quickly. The consultancy recently announced its expansion in Edinburgh and took new office space in Glasgow’s 180 St Vincent Street .

McHardy added: “Hilary has a clear vision for HRC Recruitment in the years ahead, with seismic plans for growth. Joining the executive team responsible for delivering on that strategy is an incredibly exciting opportunity. Leading the manufacturing and engineering team will also be a key part of my role, as we look to expand that specialism into central and the east of Scotland.